Mountaineers Land Plane Just Below Mont Blanc Summit then Dash for Peak with Police in Pursuit
Two Swiss mountaineers landed a small plane less than 1,300-feet (400m) from…
French Authorities Restricting Access to Mont Blanc to Reduce Overcrowding
Climbers wanting to summit Mont Blanc, the EU's highest peak, will now…
2 Heliskiers Including Guide Killed After Falling 1,000-Feet Down Couloir in Mont Blanc Massif, Switzerland
Two heliskiers including a guide have died in a fall while descending…
Tourists are Attempting Europe’s Highest Peaks Dressed in Shorts and Sneakers
Italian mountaineers have spoken out at the number of ill-prepared tourists just…
Mayor Wants a Permit System to Prevent “Thrill Seekers and Dangerous Buffoons” from Climbing Mont Blanc
As deaths and rescues continue to increase, a French mayor has called…
3 Climbers Roped Together Fall to Deaths After Equipment Fail in Mont Blanc Massif
Three climbers from the same group died on Mont Blanc in the…
Two Men in their 70’s Died on Mont Blanc in a Busy Weekend for Rescue Crews
According to Le Dauphine, a 71-year old Swiss man died, and his…
French Officials Restrict Mont Blanc Access Due to Safety Concerns
France has issued a decree restricting access to the summit of the…